This amethyst and sterling pin by Taxco artist Fred Davis is featured on page 24 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date the pin c. 1928. Davis combined silver and amethyst in many of his most celebrated pieces. This pin measures 1 3/4" diameter and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones and none have been replaced. Hallmarked for Fred Davis as shown. An important early piece by this creative visionary.

C 1935 Golden Butter Antique Yellow Hue Oval Mabe Bezel Set 10 X 16mm Pearl Arts Crafts Silver Ring w Asymetrical Tulip Buttercup Flowers Foliate Ornamentation. Looks late Arts Crafts w Early Art Deco ring base. Maybe cast w some additional handwork. Presently size 7.25 yet can be resized by your jeweler and is in wonderful condition w the right amount of rich darkening in crevices. Sold, no price, no info

Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.

A rare circular box with figure of the Duck, Song dynasty Ding type, very interesting pieces excavated on South Sulawesi Indonesia. Condition: bottom part is totally damaged with glue repaired, two missing area in duck cover with gilt repaired. Diameter: 8.5 cm and High: 6.5 cm

A celadon pear shaped bottle vase, covered overall with olive green glaze. Chinese 16th-17th century in perfect condition. High: 19.3 cm.

Blue & White ewer, set with serpentine spout and looped handle, decorated each side with two wise man sitting under the tree. Leaf mark on the base. Ching dynasty 18th century, Qianlong period export ware. Good condition except tiny chip on mouth rim, otherwise is perfect. High: 10.5 cm and cross wide 16 cm.

SOLD. Well Executed Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Mexican Pin Signed "EML", listed silversmith, inside a partial circle of "en Mex 925", partial assay mark of 2 or 3. 1.5"+ across. SOLD, no price, no info please.

Pre assay era Marked "Silver Made in Mexico". Resembling the work of Melendez, talented Taxco silversmith or even Fred Davis with the type of opaque stones he favored. Swirling chased leaf wreath pin brooch that weighs a solid .8 Oz or 23 Grams of tested sterling or better and is 1 3/4" across. Bezel set 5/8" or 15mm Green Cab is surrounded with rope. Original "C" catch and the hinge. Pin stem appears to have been replaced in the past? Priced accordingly...

A splashed Junyao bowl of rounded sides slightly incurved at the rim, covered overall with a bluish-green glaze and splashed with one purple patch on the interior, footrim unglaze. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), Jun ware. Condition is perfect except one kiln chip and adhere below to exterior (visible on enlargement 8), no crack or restored. Diameter: 18.3 cm and High; 7 cm.

Black glazed ewer of pear shaped with slightly everted rim, prominent spout and carved handle, covered overall with black glaze on the grey stoneware body, flat unglaze base. Song dynasty but i believed it's quite possible that early ware. Excavated or found in the river on Ternate island, east Indonesia. Some water plant adhere on the base and inside the ewer. Condition is very good except one hairline at the rim and kiln chip on the body, showing on enlargement 6, otherwise is perfect...

Extraordinary 19th century (Qing Dynasty) Chinese Manchu style silk robe embroidered in polychrome and gilt metallic threads with 8 visible 5-clawed dragons, plus one hidden dragon on the inside flap, depicted in full-face and profile poses against a blue ground. Each dragon is chasing a flaming pearl (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) and is surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols...

Thunderbird "C" Catch Brooch Unsigned Unmarked testing @ least 90% coin silver and 7mm Green Blue Turquoise Cab consistent w that age. Notice the stamped designs on the wings. 1 5/8" X 5/8" and in beautiful wearable pre owned condition. Please see scans.

c 1880 Oval Floral Cuff Button Cufflinks w puffy oval back and goose neck connector stamped "Sterling". The look of chased foliate motif on textured background. 3/4" X 3/4" front to back. Wonderful condition! Please see scans

Lady Doe facing Mr. Antlered Deer under leaves in the woods carved Pin Brooch w "C" catch. Eye shape @ 2.75 X 1 X 1/8" thick. Good gift for your fave DVM. Fine condition with a bit swivel to the pinstem yet holding safely. Please See Scans

Stamped "H. B." for Hutzler Bros? Art Deco Black & Neon Yellow Enamel Bug Beetle on Marcasite Studded Leaf. Rhodium Plated. 1 3/8 X 1", firm triple teethed clip, marcasites intact and in wonderful condition! Please see scans

Sold. Hand Made - Applied leaves, petals, granulation, stamped "Hobe" in longhand first used in 1926 and "Sterling" on pyramid shape tag. Hobe began making beautiful jewelry in France in the 19th century before coming here to continue the tradition of hand worked sterling. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2", weighing .5 Oz or 16 Grams and in beautiful pre owned condition. Sold, no price, no info available

A simple and sophisticated sterling bracelet of oval links that are linked together by two small circular links by New York Modernist Maxwell Chayat. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 7/8" wide and weighs 36 grams. Fine original condition, secure push in clasp. Signed Chayat Sterling. Great alone or with your other sterling bracelets.

A beautiful teardrop shaped banded agate and sterling ring by American studio artist Henry Steig. Suitable for a man or a woman this ring is a size 5 3/4. It can be sized by you may lose the signature.The stone is 1" long. Fine original condition and weighing 17 grams, it is signed Steig Sterling. A beautiful Modernist ring.

An unusual and very interesting 940 silver necklace by Hector Aguilar. More delicate than most others, it measures 15" long and 3/8" wide. It weighs 51 grams and is in fine original condition. The links are continuous and the clasp is invisible. Hallmarked for Hector Aguilar as shown. Simple and elegant.

Resembling Saphiret, this Art Deco Butterfly Wing Sterling Silver Oval Pin Brooch simply mrkd: "England Sterling" w a tube hinge & Curly "C" closure. Delish tan w some Morpho blue under fine glass or crystal dome, this looking like saphiret from a distance. Just under 2" X 1/2". 05. Sold, no price, no info

Sold. Made in and from the Holy Land Jerusalem Israel 12 link bracelet stamped "The Little Shop" "Jerusalem" around 'AS' in a circle & 'St. 925' w 12 Link Motifs grapes, palm tree, flag, ship, donkey, lion etc and measuring 6.5 inches when bar tube closure is engaged X 1/2 inches wide and weighing approx 19 Grams. Very fine pre owned condition. Sold no price, no info available

Early Bench Made Punched Silver Figural Thunderbird Native American Pin Brooch w "C" catch. Proud wingspan at 2.5" X just under 1" testing a bright at least a 90% coin silver content proper for that time. Sold, no price, no info

Pre Columbian, Pre Colonial, Sun Aztec Toltec idol god motif Figural Pendant Pin mrk'd: "ADO" for Albert Diaz Ocampo, who worked for Taller Borda and Rancho Allegre, "Taxco Mexico 925" and assay mark on bail. 10 Grams and is 2 1/4" across. SOLD, no price, no info

A very finely potted white glazed covered box of circular shape with domed lid. Decorated with incised a spray of flower in the center, unglazed flat base. Chinese 14th-15th century Dehua ware, Fujian. Condition is excellent, no chips, crack or restored. Diameter: 12.8 cm and High: 6 cm.

Fob made with Carved Ivory Chain and a Mellowed Rose on each end. The Swivel reads: KEENE 12K 1/20 for goldfilled and shows brass and rose gold in areas. 4 3/4" total, while the larger detailed rose is 1 X 1". Would look just marvey on a nice chain.
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Blue & White plate, decorated with three Crane among Lotus pond on the central and surrounded by scroll pattern and a border of Ju'i lappet. Ming dynasty 16th century, Jiajing period. Condition: tiny chips, no crack and restored, good condition overall. Diameter: 19 cm.

Blue & White dish, with a central decoration of Chrysanthemum and a border of Cranes among floral scroll at the rim. Ming dynasty 16th-17th century in perfect condition except tiny flake glaze to rim, no crack or restored. Diameter: 30.2 cm.

Acquired along with other c 1900 Folk like Tribal Necklaces this Round Cut Disc & strip Horn Bone knotted with original 'organic smelling' when burned, intact twine, sinew or other old materials w possibly natural faded dyes. Approx 24", 1" cross cuts & graduating 3/4 to 2 1/4" strips. Plenty of shiny patina indicating many decades of age!
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Sold! Collector wrote, '...loved it! Thanks again!' Very Vintage Mellowed Yellowed w age Ivory and Woven Elephant (tested) Hair Adjustable Wrist or Ankle Bangle Bracelet as it adjusts from 7 1/4 to 10 3/4" inside. It is said that back in the late 60's & early 70's at College gift days, woven sterling silver adjustable ones also called "Elephant Hair Bracelets" w pachyderm charms were often found...

Qing Dynasty Chinese Manchu style summer silk gauze robe decorated in copper colored metallic threads with a brocade pattern featuring 8 visible 5-clawed dragons, plus one hidden dragon on the inside flap, depicted in full-face and profile poses against a blue ground. Each dragon is chasing a flaming pearl (symbolizing the Buddhist notion of enlightenment) and is surrounded by clouds and various auspicious symbols. The dragon's eyes are accented in black and white...

A cream white glazed bowl, decorated inside with incised floral sprays and outside with petals design, "wu wu" mark on unglazed base. Song dynasty in perfect condition. Diameter: 17 cm and High: 6.3 cm.

A celadon mallet-shaped vase, decorated on vertical faces with two moulded lugs in the form of Dragons. Covered overall with olive green glaze. Chinese 14th-15th century Longquan ware. Excellent condition, no chips, crack or restored. High: 15.6 cm.

A fine small celadon jar of globular form and covered overall with olive green glaze. Chinese 13th-14th century, Longquan ware. Condition is perfect, no chips, crack or restored. High: 6.4 cm.

A very unusual unglazed small tea pot decorated with various nuts and seeds all in three dimensional relief, featuring a mushroom shaped lid dating from the later 19th to early 20th century. Known as Banko in Japan, the kilns which produced these items were also responsible for the Sumidagawa pottery so popular in the west. This piece has 8 seeds about the shoulder, including peanut, pumpkin and sunflower...

A fine celadon bowl, decorated outside with Lotus petals rising from the foot, covered overall with olive green glaze on the porcelain body. Chinese 13th-14th century, Longquan ware. Condition is perfect, no crack, no chips, no restored. Diameter: 12.2 cm.

Modern Taxco Mexico Silver Neck Cuff Necklace mrkd: encircled "SJ" Mexico TC-110 (both listed) or TL-40 & 925. Nice heft @ just under 2 Ounces or 55 Grams w the bezel set black Onyx Trapezoid 23 X 12mm stone at mid front. Measures 15 1/4 inches inside including the flexible 3 inch opening X 7/8 in at widest to 1/4 in at narrowest. SOLD, no price, no info

SOLD, no price, no info. In Box 1 1/2" Late Victorian Lithograph Celluloid Tinted Brass Japanned Tin backs of Count Fersen / Mozart 6 Buttons as seen in the BBB. Mellowed with age and the backs are clean! Sold, no price, no info

Two nice Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) small jar. 1. Blue & White jarlet, decorated with Blackberry Lily surrounded the body. Condition is good except two lug handles has damaged or missing, no chips or repaired. High: 5.8cm. 14th century Jindezhen or Fujian. 2. Jar of globular form, decorated with splashed brown iron spot and a Yingching glaze over a porcelain body. Good condition except one lug on the shoulder has damaged or missing, no chips or repaired. 14th century Jindezhen or Fujian ware...

Tested at least 90%+ silver pin pendant depicting a dancing couple w 6 different intact enamel colors in very good pre owned condition faintly marked: "Israel" on the bail, is 1 X 1 1/2" and weighs .4 or 11 Grams. Please see scans

Unusual for Haskell. This graceful brooch has a sleek contemporary look, yet it is older Haskell. The blue pieces are translucent, the white and green are opaque. The silver filigree backing is double tiered, typical of older Miriam Haskell. The oval cartouche is on the back. The brooch is 5 1/2" by 4".

Glamorous Miriam Haskell. Pearlized beads with gold tone highlights. Miriam Haskell oval stamp on the back of the flower clasp. 14 1/2" end to end, center "pendant" 2 1/2" by 1 3/4".

This pair of Filigree Drop Rectangle Camphor Glass on sterling silver earhooks are sold. Brilliant lively rhinestones rivet the 10 X 15 etched glss to the non ster frame. They suspend 1 5/8". No further info or price available on this pair.

There is incredible detail in all aspects of this huge bronze sculpture of a jacketed monkey and his elder handler resting on a bronze base signed Shojun (also read Katsunori), dating from the mid 20th century (1935-1965). Taking a break between performances, the aged man pulls out his pipe and tobacco pouch, his wizened countenance seeming as if speaking some soothing words to the creature, perhaps otsukare-sama. A chain runs from his wrist to a collar around the animals neck...

A very rare and spectacular Ming's of Honolulu red ivory torch- ginger pin and earrings set with sterling leaves. It is just magnificent in every way and in excellent original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the ivory. The color is awesome.The pin measures 2 5/8" by 1 3/4" and the screwback earrings measure 1" long and 1" wide. The pin is signed Ming's Honolulu Ivory Torch- Ginger. The earrings are signed Ming's Sterling. An unbelievably beautiful and highly collectible set.

This is STERLING DESIGNER JEWELRY from DENMARK. The DESIGNER is N.E.FROM and this is 3 PIECES with FISH, STARS, AND BEZELED AMBER. The BROOCH measures 1 1/2" in Diameter; EARRINGS measure 15/16" in Diameter. Date this N.E. FROM JEWELRY ca. 1950 to 1975 in EXCELLENT Condition

This is a SATSUMA TWO PIECE BOX from a WASHINGTON, D.C. Estate. The size overall is 3 1/8" in Diameter X 1 3/8". The Top is Painted with a CLASSIC JAPANESE WOMAN motif; also, the Interior and Back are Painted. See the jpgs that show more detail. EXCELLENT CONDITION ca. 1895- 1900

This is a superb Bunraku puppet of the historical figure Minamoto Yoshitsune, one of the lead characters from the Tale of the Heikei and legendary fighter in Japan. The doll is incredibly mobile. Head moving up and down, his eyes open and close and move left to right. His eyebrows can be raised and lowered, and mouth opened or closed, all from toggles inside his kimono on the extended neck piece...

Still ticking! Late Art Deco Early Retro Bow Watch Pin Stamped Sterling with a nice gold wash w working Heart Shape time piece marked Avalon and U.10k R.G.P. Thick Convex Glass Crystal. 2 1/4" X 1 1/2" and weighs 1/2 Oz or 16 Grams. In very fine daily winding working condition. 06pm. Sold, no price, no info please

This is Sold, still have a Hermes Scarf & a Pollini black purse still in its fabric bag Acquired at an estate auction of Dr. Hedda Rev Kury who owned and operated the famous Cafe Budapest of Boston. Stamped w the Double B for Binder Brothers Sterling & inventory #? scribed: JF4063B...

A rare Koryo Celadon, decorated with incised Peony scroll, covered overall with olive green glaze. It might be like Roof Tile?, any advise or comments would be appreciated. Korea 12th century, Koryo dynasty period. Condition: split in to two pieces.Long 25.5 cm x Wide 9 cm.

Sold, although similar can be custom ordered by collector or gallery store owner. Please leave your name & phone number, etc. when enquiring. No room to stamp MIMI DEE STERLING on these Double Chain Rose Quartz, Olivine Green & Amethyst Cut Glass, Swarovski Crystal 3 5/8" Earrings. Fancy Paper Clip Sterling chain was cut and attached to Green Olivine, Amethyst Cut Glass, Swarovski Crystals and Rose Quartz Beads.

This hard to find pharmacy “KONSEAL FILLING and CLOSING APPARATUS” was used by early 20th century druggists in the Pierce Pharmacy, Hartford, Connecticut.

The machine was made by The J. M. Grosvenor Co., Boston, and was the most widely used cachet preparation device in American pharmacies.

The condition of this wonderful apothecary tool of the trade is very good, complete with the warm, rich patina one would expect of an antique of this age including the usual scratches, marks and unob...

This extraordinarily difficult to find pharmacy “IDEAL CAPSULE FILLER” was used by early 20th century druggists in the Pierce Pharmacy, Hartford, Connecticut.

The machine was successfully developed to increase a pharmacist's capsule production. The patent date is stamped Oct. 31, 1905, and the direction guide is marked "Baltimore Capsule Co." The capsule filler has a filling plate with 4 parallel rows of 24 holes and each row was made for 2 different size capsules.

The condition of thi...

So very Haskell, and older Haskell to boot. Lovely turquoise glass beads with tiny prong set clear rhinestones decorating a delicate flower branch on the brooch. Silver plate and ornate double backing with the Miriam Haskell oval cartouche on the back of the brooch.Illegible patent number and Haskell stamp on the screw back earrings. Brooch is 1 3/4" in diameter, earrings 1 1/4" in diameter and 1/2" thick. Chunky and charming.

Lush Lustrous Abalone Swirl Bow Pin mrkd: MADE IN MEXICO, TALLER CBA TAXCO, 925 STERLING 3. This is full of Pink, Aqua, Teal, Lavender Pearl color inlay. Just under 3" X 1 5/8" and weighs .5 Oz or 15 Grams. In very nice condition w intact inlay pieces. SOLD, no price, no info

A Fine YaoZhou Celadon Bowl, inside decorated with Chrysanthemum scroll, Song dynasty Yaozhou ware. Found in damaged condition on Kalimantan Indonesia, it's really amazing evidence was found all various type of Song pieces. Diameter: 21.5 cm.

Magnificent design of this sterling necklace by Los Castillo. Very striking on the neck, it measures 15"end to end, is 3/4" wide and weighs 110 grams. Fine original condition and hallmarked for Los Castillo as shown. Very elegant.

Fabulous heavy sterling bracelet with inlaid multi stone dots by Taxco silversmith Los Ballesteros. The dots include lapis, tiger eye, obsidian, and several others. I have seen this bracelet before with inlaid dots of onyx but never with the variety of stones as this bracelet.Please view all of the photos to see all of the various stones. This is a bold and heavy piece measuring 1 1/2" wide in the front,7" around in the inside, and weighing 105 grams. It is c.1950 and hallmarked for Los Balleste...

A Pair of Venetian Glass Vases; Possibly from the Factory of Antonio Salviati. They are Green with Swirls and Gilt in the Design. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions 7 1/8" high x 3.25" at base. Excellent condition.

Older Haskell with unusual tassel and chain attachment. The necklace has lovely, large Baroque pearls and two differing chains. The separate delicate chain with tassels can be wrapped around the front part of the necklace in a variety of configurations, or it can be used separately with another piece of jewelry. The oval Miriam Haskell mark is on the flower clasp. Necklace 22 1/2" end to end, the chain and tassels 8" end to end.